Celebrating 20 Years of Coffee, Community & Conscious Impact
This year marks a special milestone for Indigo Valley: 20 years of sourcing, roasting, and serving ethical coffee.
What started as a small, values-driven idea in 2004 has grown into a thriving B2B coffee supplier, working with organisations, workplaces, cafés and community spaces all across the UK. Through every bean roasted and every partnership built, our mission has stayed the same – to make coffee better. Not just better tasting, but better traded, better produced, and better for people and planet.
As we celebrate two decades in business, we’re taking a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, the values that have shaped our journey, and where we’re headed next.
Brewing with Purpose Since Day One
Indigo Valley began with a simple but powerful commitment: coffee should be fair.
In a time when ethical sourcing wasn’t standard practice, we chose to work exclusively with Fairtrade producers. We believed then – and still do today – that farmers and cooperatives deserve fair pay, transparency, and long-term relationships. Our commitment to Fairtrade helped form the foundation of our business, and continues to shape how we grow.
Over the years, our partnerships have extended beyond Fairtrade producers to include organisations like Compassion UK, where every cup brewed supports meaningful change in communities around the world. Whether it’s providing opportunity to growers or giving back through charitable initiatives, community has always been central to what we do.
A Carbon-Neutral Roastery, and Proud of It
In 2017, we became one of the UK’s first carbon neutral coffee roasteries. That wasn’t a trend, it was a deliberate decision to reduce our impact and create a more sustainable coffee industry.
Our roasting process uses advanced filtration and energy-efficient systems that capture over 94% of emissions before they ever reach the atmosphere. Whatever we can’t remove, we offset through certified carbon reduction projects, making sure every cup of Indigo Valley coffee is as kind to the planet as it is to your tastebuds.
We’ve also taken steps to reduce our packaging waste, streamline our delivery routes, and help our clients make more sustainable choices when brewing at home or in the workplace
Becoming a Certified B Corp
One of the highlights of our 20th year has been receiving B Corp Certification, a milestone that means a lot to us.
This certification officially recognises our commitment to ethical business practices, environmental responsibility, and social impact. It means we’ve been independently verified across everything from governance and sourcing to how we treat our team and how we care for the planet.
For our customers and partners, it’s an added layer of trust – a way to know that our values aren’t just something we talk about. They’re something we live by.
Final Sip
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past two decades, it’s this: people care.
Customers want to know where their coffee comes from. Organisations want to partner with suppliers who align with their values. And more than ever, there’s a growing demand for transparency, ethical sourcing, and meaningful impact — not just great marketing.
That’s why we’ve never compromised on the things that matter. Whether it’s through our subscription coffee service, our range of workplace machines, or our home brewing products, we’ve always focused on quality, consistency, and doing the right thing – for people and the planet.
None of this would have been possible without the people who’ve been part of the journey: our team, our producers, our partners, and of course, our customers. From small cafés to large offices, churches to community hubs – thank you for trusting us, championing ethical coffee, and sharing our values.
Want to know more about B Corps? Visit bcorporation.uk
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